Built by Alsatian settlers of Castro Colony, in Republic of Texas. Dedicated by the Rt. Rev. John Odin, C.M., first Catholic Bishop of Texas, on Nov. 9, 1846. Claude Dubuis, 1847 pastor, was later a Bishop of Texas. Here in 1868 Sisters of Divine Providence opened their first permanent school in Texas. First mother house of order in Texas was established in Castroville. Marked on 100th Anniversary of founding The Sisters of Divine Providence in Texas.
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More info..Directions
Start: Intersection of Angelo Street and SH-90 in Castroville.
Go 1 1/2 blocks north on Angelo Street. The church is on the left (west) side of the street. 29 21.322' N 098 52.714' W
